Health

Diet and Nutrition

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  Meat-heavy, low-carb diets can 'shorten lifespan': study

• Three to five grams of daily sodium doesn't increase risk of health problems: study
• Cooking oil may help prevent spread of foodborne illnesses: researchers
• Do Canadians know enough about food safety? Survey says no
• More than 3 million Canadians vegetarian or vegan: study 1

Fitness

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  Tackle this: NFL players benefit from regular yoga practice

• Exercising 3 to 5 times a week brings biggest mental health benefits
• Exercise still good for heart even in areas of high pollution
• Winnipeg woman, 96, loves training in the gym 1
• Canadian children earn 'D+' in physical activity rankings: report 4

Body and Mind

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  Myriad of health claims suggest cannabis is a panacea for what ails us. But is it?

• 'Never thought a mosquito bite would do this': Mom sounds alarm after son lands in hospital
• Could glaucoma be an autoimmune disease? New findings raise possibility
• Helping nature: Inducing labour avoids cesarean for some moms
• Cannabis oil with THC may help treat kids with severe epilepsy